Ryan scanned the area for Alec but he was no where...and neither was Gwen. Freya leaned over and held his hand.
" What's the matter?"
Ryan softened his features when Freya touched him. She always knew how to calm him.
" Alec is off with his latest girlfriend...he should be more responsible. We're here for Denis' family and he's out there doing God knows what." Ryan sighed.
" He is responsible...and about the girl..." Freya smiled. " I like her...I hope Alec is serious about her. "
" Ryan...Freya." Mrs.Meyer , Denis' wife , came to them. Her eyes were red and swollen from crying. Freya stood and hugged her.
" We're sorry for your loss. Denis was family . " Freya had also started to cry.
" And because he's family... we'll avenge him. " Ryan's eyes blazed with murderous intent. Freya knew he had a horrible temper and even worse anger issues and when it came to business or family , it was better not to argue with him.
" I've sent Derek to get something from Denis' room. He told me to give it to you if...If something happened to him. " She started to sob again.
" Don't worry. Aunt Kathy sent me to get something. I'll be gone soon and you can get back at whatever you were up to. " He pushed past Alec and tried to ignore the thunderbolts that were shooting from his eyes. He winked at Gwen and headed for the drawer and took out a black book.
" When you're done , you should head down. Your dad looked pretty angry. " Derek walked out.
As soon as the door shut , Gwen was in his arms.
" Wait...you're dad might be looking for you. "
" Then let him... I'm quite busy. " He moved a strand of hair from her face to the back of her ear.
" Alec..." Gwen knew this was the wrong time to bring this up but it had been on her mind for long.
" How did you save me back then. "
Alec knew she would eventually have questions but he didn't have answers for her. He still remembered that night...he'd done things he hoped he would never have to do again.
Gwen saw that this question always puzzled him but she needed to know.
" I'm sorry , but I don't have an answer now. I'll tell you in time." Alec cupped her face with his hands. " Okay ? "
" Okay. " Gwen nodded . " I'll wait. "
" Let's get out before Mr. Reinster comes for us personally. " He kissed her. " I love you. "
Gwen's ears tingled and her face was hot when he said this. It was going to take her a while to get used to it.
When Ryan read the last line of Denis' message , he shut the book and closed his eyes for a second.
Denis had asked him to take over his businesses and to protect his family.
" Kathy , I promise you this. Your family's safety is my responsibility. " He was determined. Him and Denis had been together from way back when they were broke and had no future. They worked their way up the ladder of wealth and now their families were well off. Ryan felt like he'd lost a brother and a piece of his heart.
Gwen saw that Alec wasn't driving in the direction of his house. He instead drove to a beautiful dance bar. He helped her out of the car and led her in.
" What are we doing here , Alec ? "
The place had an exotic interior design. The walls were multi colored and filled with expressive paintings and crafts. People were swirling around to the Mexican music playing. It almost looked like those telenovelas Gwen's mom loved to watch. They were in long Caribbean skirts and their wasp-like waists twisted to the beat. They moved their bodies like they had no bones and Gwen frowned. Did Alec expect her to break her body like that?
" Let's dance. " Alec put his arms around her waist and pulled her closer. Gwen raised her eyebrows and giggled.
" We're in funeral clothes not exactly dancing clothes!" Her eyes moved up and down Alec's body. He was stunning in a black suit and she could sense the greedy hyenas ogling at him. His beauty was lethal.
" Let me rephrase that. I'm in funeral clothes. This dress would fit my grandma perfectly. " Gwen looked down at herself and back at Alec. " While you...You look hot in whatever you wear. "
Alec squeezed her waist and made her wince. " Really? Well I think that sack of a dress is perfect. It stops other men from lusting after you. "
Alec slowly swayed with her in his arms .
" Let's dance. "
Gwen looked around at the people literally being thrown up in the air and bending beyond their natural capacity.
" Alec , I don't think I can dance like that. "
Alec laughed when he saw how nervous she looked . " Don't worry. These guys are professionals. I'll teach you something simple. "